Beastie Boys win $1.7 million in copyright case against Monster
MUMBAI: In a controversial case of a copyright infringement, Beastie Boys have been awarded $1.7 million. The federal jury in Manhattan declared its verdict on the eighth day of the trial concerning the rap/hip-hop band and the energy drink company Monster.
'SONY Music Segmentation Study' a FECI Report
MUMBAI:Sony Music India Segmentation Study is India's first and largest research undertaken to analyze psychographic and demographic profiling of Indian audiences based on their music consumption patterns.
9X Jalwa gets a young and vibrant new look
MUMBAI: Music channel 9X Jalwa has revamped itself yet again targeting young audiences with fresh and vibrant colours. The new look, which carries a new tagline 'Forever Young', was unveiled on the channel on 10 June 2014 and includes a fresh playlist and new on-air packaging.
Universal India signs its first Indian metal band-Midhaven
MUMBAI: Even as the metal music scene in India struggles to become popular, Midhaven is the first metal band in the country to be signed by a big label- Universal Music India.
Rdio, Spotify, Google Play Music All Access and Guvera to enter Indian market
MUMBAI: By the end of 2015, music streaming services like Spotify and Google Play Music All Access, are most likely to expand their reach to India. However, San Francisco based Rdio will be available in India much sooner, by July 2014.
Adam Levine's 222 Records announces partnership with Interscope
MUMBAI: Jimmy Iovine's Interscope Records and Adam Levine's 222 Records have formed a partnership to release the soundtrack of Levine's upcoming film 'Begin Again'. The announcement came on 9 June through The Voice star's label.
Republic Records announces the Promotion of Rob Stevenson to Label executive VP
MUMBAI: Republic Records has promoted Executive Vice President of A&R Rob Stevenson to Executive Vice President of the label, effective immediately. This announcement comes on behalf of co-founders and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman.
Music television never felt so good: Luke Kenny
Radioandmusic.com is an online industry platform which carries various voices. This piece is written by 9XO Channel Head, Luke Kenny, where he talks about 9XO and its evolution over the last two years.
Amazon jumps the bandwagon, launches 'Prime Music'
MUMBAI: The music streaming business has recently been in the news. After Apple and Google in talks to buy music streaming websites, Amazon has launched 'Prime Music' service which went live on Thursday.
Shazam selects former Hulu executive Patricia Parra as its CMO
MUMBAI: Music identification company Shazam has announced that it has appointed Patricia Parra as the new chief marketing officer. She will directly report to Shazam CEO Rich Riley.
